Obituary of William Patrick McManus

Dr. William McManus D.D.S., passed away peacefully at Hospice on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Born May 5, 1923. Predeceased by his parents Sally and John McManus, sister Sally McManus and brother, Dr. John McManus. Long time resident of Windsor, a graduate of Toronto Dental School (1945) and Lifetime Member of Essex Golf and Country Club. Bill had a very successful practice of more than 50 years. Left to mourn him is his wife of 57 years, Kathy McManus, sister Monica and husband Dr. Phil Utz of Naples FL, sister Betty Lea, as well as his beloved children, William Jr. (Abbotsford B.C.), Kevin and Holly McManus (Lake Forest CA), Brian McManus and Erin Doyle (El Segundo CA), Trish and Patrick Hickson (Windsor), Dr. Tim McManus and Dr. Lesli Hapak (Windsor), and Shawn and Heidi McManus (Lake Forest CA). Also, the loves of his life, grandchildren Matthew and Sean Hickson, Dylan, Ryan, Darby and Dalyce McManus, Kirsten and Ashley McManus, as well as Hannah, Mikenna and Kelia McManus. Bill"s strong belief in personal integrity drove all that he did in the field of dentistry. He strongly believed that fairness and good intentions were the key ingredients to one"s success, along with being true to yourself and your friends. Integrity was Bill"s core value and he leaves that legacy to his children and grandchildren. A truly religious man, he was true to his faith and his God. The family is grateful for the last few years spent with their father. Bill"s family has felt the loss of leadership and influence of their father and grandfather. All who knew Bill were warmed by his softening charm and humoured by his love for a home-cooked meal, especially when pie was included, but most importantly by his love and pride in his children and grandchildren. Bill is and will always be sadly missed by his loving family and loyal friends, especially Earl Wood, Dr. Al Warwarik, Dr. Ray Denomme, Dr. Ted Wachna and George Robarts. Special thanks to the nursing staff of the 8th floor at Hotel Dieu Hospital for all their care and support. Visitation at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Banwell Chapel) 519-235-7234 11677 Tecumseh Rd. E at Banwell Rd on Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 2-5 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral services on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 10 a.m. from the Banwell Chapel then to St. Anne"s Church, Tecumseh (12233 Tecumseh Rd. E) for Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In leiu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Windsor. Requiem Pac".